Dear Aunty & Uncle, Last time we talked about how: This past week has made us uncomfortable, upset, and scared, but how our black brothers and sisters have been living with this pain, sadness, and fear everyday of their lives. We are a part of this problem, but we have the ability to listen, learn, …
Dear Aunty & Uncle: An Introduction
Dear Aunty & Uncle(or mummy, papa, bhai, ben, cousin, friend, dada, dadi…), I’m asking for just 10 minutes of your day for 10 days (more if you’d like)! I am not here to argue with you, yell at you, or raise my voice at you. I am here to have a discussion with you. Maybe …
Dear Aunty & Uncle: A Series on Talking to South Asian Families About Supporting the Black Community
Introduction to the series and talking about Black Lives Matter “But why is everybody overreacting over the death of one man?”Dear Aunty & Uncle, Let’s talk about Racism “But we’re also minorities who struggle.”Dear Aunty & Uncle, Let’s Talk About Privilege “But they’re looting and hurting innocent businesses. Nobody will sympathize with them.”Dear Aunty & …
Stop Playing Tug-of-War
It’s Time for Political Agendas to Step Aside for the Realities of Our Public Health Crisis As millions of individuals are struggling with the realities and deaths of COVID-19, the world is mocking the United States’ response to a worldwide pandemic. As thousands of essential workers continue to become over-burdened with the outbreak’s impacts, our …
COVID-19 Resources
Hi Friends! With the overwhelming amount of information out there, I decided to create an excel doc with resources on the following all in one place: ✅ Covid-19✅ Relief for employees✅ Free physical and mental health resources✅ Activities, games, and how to talk to kids about covid✅ Uplifting stories✅ Utilities, services, support✅ Volunteer & donation opportunities✅ WIC info Please feel free to save …
NEDSRA: Putting People First
Yes, surprisingly I actually do have a job! People think that all I really do now is focus on my blog. Although that is true to some extent, that definitely does not take up the majority of my time. I am a Program Assistant at NEDSRA, which stands for Northeast Dupage Special Recreations Association. I’m …
The Personal Statement that Explains My Passion for Human Rights
You’re a warrior—you’ll get through this. Just close your eyes. Slowly breathe in. Breathe out. Exactly one week before my LSAT, my Thanksgiving family reunion was coming to an end. Despite the anxious pre-LSAT thoughts lurking around in the back of my mind, I felt like I would finally have a relaxing and carefree Friday …